Help Us Build Strong Programs, Strong Teams, and Great Futures! The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club is seeking an experienced, people-centered leader to serve as our Area Director for Niagara Falls School Sites . This leader will strengthen school-based programs serving children and families across Niagara Falls. The Area Director will coach and develop site leaders, create consistency across locations, strengthen program quality, and ensure every site provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where young people can thrive. This is a multi-site leadership role - not a permanent Site Director assignment . We are looking for someone who can develop strong leaders, establish clear expectations, solve problems, and help each assigned site succeed. How You Will Make an Impact Coach, supervise, and develop Site Directors and Site Coordinators. Build strong, accountable teams that deliver consistent, high-quality programs. Visit sites regularly to support staff, recognize strengths, and address challenges. Coordinate staffing, schedules, and substitute coverage across assigned locations. Monitor enrollment, attendance, program quality, safety, and compliance. Ensure sites meet NYS OCFS, grant, school-district, and agency requirements. Use program data and observations to identify needs and drive improvement. Build trusted relationships with principals, school personnel, families, and community partners. Help create environments where children feel safe, supported, encouraged, and connected. Lead With CARES Our Area Director will model the values that guide our work:

Community:

Build meaningful relationships and a strong sense of belonging.

Accountability:

Set clear expectations, follow through, and take ownership of results.

Respect:

Lead with fairness, empathy, and professionalism.

Encouragement:

Recognize strengths and help youth and staff reach their potential.

Safety:

Make physical and emotional safety the foundation of every program. What You Bring A bachelor's degree in education, child development, human services, nonprofit management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if it meets applicable

NYS OCFS

requirements. At least three years of experience in youth development, out-of-school-time programming, child care, or education. At least two years of experience supervising employees. The ability to coach staff, manage multiple locations, solve problems, and hold teams accountable. Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly among program sites. The ability to complete all clearances, training, and certifications required by NYS OCFS and agency policy. Multi-site leadership experience, knowledge of

NYS OCFS

School-Age Child Care regulations, and Boys & Girls Club experience are preferred. Schedule The position requires regular travel among Niagara Falls school sites and availability during before-school, after-school, and early-evening program hours. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. If you are ready to develop strong teams, strengthen programs, and help young people build great futures, we invite you to apply. The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Youth Development:

4 years (Required)

Supervising:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person